Another revision to local bus routes is planned to take effect from 23 March. These have come about in response to the anticipated disruption on Warwick Road caused by the Friargate development work which starts then. The bus operator National Express intends diverting the number 18A service, which currently runs to Tile Hill via Warwick …
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Hearsall Residents Association Launched
The new residents’ group for the Hearsall area was launched at a meeting on 3 February at the Spencer Club. Around 30 residents attended, as did Whoberley ward councillor Bally Singh and the police, who were represented by Lee Froggatt and Joanna Jones-Kiamou. The common issues that residents were keen to tackle in the area …
Calling all artists
Albany Theatre is launching an exciting new project for the summer and is offering opportunities to get involved. Applications are invited from people over 60 with a personal story to tell, digital artists and creative performers aged between 16 and 25. Storytellers If you’re in your 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or indeed your 100s …
Common work will benefit cyclists and pedestrians
The plans we reported in October last year for changes to the roads, cycle paths and footpaths around Hearsall Common are now being put into effect, with work having started in mid-January and continuing for the next few months. The downside over the first three months or so of the year is significant delays …
Baptist church welcomes new minister
Though he’d hardly had time to unpack, recently-arrived Hearsall Baptist Church minister Reverend David Sutcliffe found time recently to talk to ECHO about his new role. “Bringing it all together” is how David described the core of his vision for the future. “Hearsall Baptist Church is home to many groups and societies, but the church …
Friends of Spencer Park
Our next gardening sessions are on Saturday 15 February and Saturday 15 March from 10am to 12.30pm. If you have time please come and help us tidy up the park. If you are able to come please bring gloves and tools if you have them. We have some spares so don’t let it stop …
Snowdrop day in Earlsdon
Zilpha Reed and family are opening their garden at 37 Belvedere Road for people to enjoy their wonderful show of snowdrops on Sunday 16 February from 11am to 4pm. The admission charge of £3 includes tea or coffee and homemade cake. All the money collected will be donated to Coventry Myton Hospice Appeal. Any enquiries …
Stop the Traffik
This year St. Mary Magdalen Church is supporting Stop the Traffik, raising awareness of human trafficking and slavery. On Saturday 22 February 10.30am to 12noon they will be holding a Fairtrade (but no trade in bodies is fair) Coffee Morning. There will be an opportunity to win Body Shop goodies. All are welcome.
Business news
Ben is back! After closing his Sweeny’s Barber Shop business in Coniston Road after 29 years in October and a brief spell working at Francesco’s in Leamington, Ben Pasik has returned to work in the area. He can be found at Emmerson’s Barber Shop in Upper Spon Street (opposite Spon Gate School) on Mondays from …
Earlsdon RFC off to a winning start
On Saturday 4 January Earlsdon RFC hosted their local rivals Old Coventrians on a very cold and wet day. Earlsdon captain Chris Scott kicked 5 penalties and converted Phil Graham’s try to give Earlsdon a 22-5 win in a game played on a heavy pitch. A week later they travelled to Old Leamingtonians and came …